So, Egypt contracted with a Frenchman, Ferdinand de Lesseps, to take on the overwhelming task of building a canal though Egypt from the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea, but somewhere along the way, the Egyptians lost track of how much money they owed. Issues!

Activity 3:
Interactive exercise. Assistance may be required. Go ahead! Click on each of the pictures below to learn more about the history of the Suez Canal.

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